What does a caliber .45 pistol and Bro. Eli Soriano have in common?

Simple. Both are respected in their own field. The caliber .45 pistol is a widely valued weapon of choice among service men. Equally, Bro. Eli is a well respected religious figure for his incomparable Biblical understanding. That’s aside from they both have the same numerical denominator – 45. This is because Bro. Eli Soriano is celebrating 45 years of faithful service to the Lord.

Why compare the two – the lethal gun and the meek Bro. Eli Soriano?

There are things worth comparing about caliber .45 and Bro. Eli Soriano. Not many know but the pistol is the most reliable and trusted of all guns invented. It has served and survived two World Wars and other hostilities, and so recognized as the most successful firearm designed in artillery history. It is also the most sought-after back-up weapon for GI’s (Government Issue, referring to US military men) because of its inherent dependability, user-friendliness, and ready-to-fire feature.

In reliability, service, and survival in spiritual combat, Bro. Eli is like Colt’s invention, or even more. He is the most trustworthy preacher in the world today. No pastor these times has equaled the reputation Bro. Soriano has established when it comes to wise and practical Bible discussions. From home-based Scripture studies to populated Bible Expositions, local or foreign, Bro. Eli succeeds in giving the most satisfying answer to every ‘curious cat’ avid for the truth. His shots are automatic – set to trigger as the need arises. Through the segment Itanong Mo Kay Soriano (Ask Soriano), he fires truths like sharp-pointed bullets. Any person can trust Bro. Soriano’s answers. His are well-defined and searched in the Bible. Dependability, that is.

His exceptional survival skills in the religious arena are evident with the continuous and courageous efforts to edify believers in the true faith. Debates, disbelief, sacrifices, poverty, temptations, weaknesses, and every inconsolable thing have hounded him for time. Against all odds, Bro. Eli still fires and wins with God’s help.

The foreign mission pursued in the West is generating interested and very receptive listeners. Bro. Soriano’s western tour for world-spread evangelization is yielding fruitful results. Foreign audiences are very open to his candid way of preaching. His Bible Expositions gain more than mere sympathizers, but patrons of the faith, cropping souls starving and athirst for the Gospel. People from all walks of life and leaders of other religious denominations haunt him by snail and electronic mails, phone calls, and regular visits in expos for lengthy Bible talks. Like the reliable pistol guaranteed to strike its target, Bro. Eli Soriano does not miss his aim and makes sure that every bullet hits the mark.

Being a spiritual sharp shooter made him more prone to threats, persecutions, and lawsuits but he continues for the welfare of the souls he has taught, with God’s help. He remains steady in his mission and vision to spread the Word, whatever it takes and wherever his feet take him.

But there is more to plainly comparing Bro. Eli Soriano to the .45 caliber gun.

Caliber denotes a higher level of something gained, more like excellence in a particular field. The level and types of accomplishment Bro. Eli has in his roster counts for wise spending of little time and tight budget coupled with abundant spiritual direction. Yet these are, according to him, reasons for him to feel lowly and thankful. That’s caliber.

People say that when a gun ages, it loses its potency. This is not true of Bro. Eli Soriano. He is the only aging gun that keeps on shooting but is able to maintain his aim. He is past 60 and still going great guns.

With God’s help, Bro. Eli Soriano stays spiritually armed and loaded. 1, 2, 3...fire!